Booker Kim Joint Tender

NEWARK NJ - Today Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) issued the following statement regarding Alina Habbas resignation as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey:
Todays resignation of Alina Habba from her role as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey brings to a close a troubling chapter and confirms what we have warned from the start. Habbas installation through an irregular and unlawful process undermined the credibility of the office and eroded the publics trust in the states chief federal prosecutor. The courts rulings only confirmed our longstanding concerns--that this appointment was driven by political loyalty not qualifications or respect for the rule of law.
In light of this leadership vacuum the administration must now act swiftly and responsibly. We hope that they will work with us to put forward a qualified nominee--one with deep prosecutorial experience unquestioned integrity and a genuine commitment to delivering impartial justice--and to give the Senate a full fair opportunity to consider that nominee. New Jersey deserves no less and we will not compromise on the safety of our communities.